Mar 07, 2023
Third-Party Litigation Funding on the Rise
Third-party litigation funding injects the financial interests of outsiders into litigation, driving up settlement awards and threatening the integrity of the civil justice system.
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Best Imaginable Service for Our Members
Providing superior service is more than a best practice for us, it’s at the core of who we are. And according to the exceptional rankings we’ve received across multiple categories of support in our Member Experience Survey, our members agree.
Video Oct 12, 2022
What Not to Do: Telehealth Lessons Learned (Technical Considerations)
In this video, created in partnership with Candello, experts address picking and setting up a virtual care system, conducting privacy and security audits, integrating the care system with the EHR, camera and microphone choices, preparing patients for virtual visits, and how to troubleshoot technology issues during telehealth calls.
Reduce Patient Safety Risks With Vaccinations
Take time to assess the vaccine administration protocols in your practice.
The Doctors Company Awarded a Great Place to Work Certification™
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, is pleased to announce the company is Certified™ as a Great Place to Work® in 2023. This is the second time the company has received this prestigious designation.
Dec 02, 2024
Continuing Education: Reducing Vaccine Liability Exposure for Pediatric Healthcare Professionals
Our complimentary for-credit course provides best practices for reducing vaccine-related liability exposures.
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Getting Sued for Breast Cancer Malpractice
Our closed claims data reveal that suits involving breast cancer are the most common type of cancer-related claim. This article lists the issues that most often lead to claims.
The Doctors Company Appoints Three New Healthcare Leaders to Its Board of Governors
The Doctors Company, the nation’s largest physician-owned medical malpractice insurer, part of TDC Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of John M. Haupert, FACHE; Henna A. Karna, PhD; and Ami Parekh, MD, JD, to its Board of Governors.
Professional Education
Prevention of Medical Errors 2024 to 2026 (National)
Few medical errors are attributed to faulty medical judgment. More commonly, they are attributed to system failures inherent in healthcare delivery. By drawing on our professional liability closed claims data, we have identified common performance and diagnostic errors. We analyzed loss prevention measures in tandem with the elements necessary to conduct a credible and thorough root cause analysis to reduce system failures, respond to sentinel events, prevent medical errors, and improve patient safety. The purpose of this program is to provide clinicians with the most current information regarding the prevention of common performance and diagnostic errors.
Nov 12, 2020
Cardiology Closed Claims Study
This review of 210 cardiology malpractice claims identifies the most common patient allegations and the specific factors contributing to patient injury.
